Vintage guitars for sale: 1953

1953 Gibson ES-125 with gorgeous Brazilian fingarboard. Condition is Used. Product Overview
Step into the golden age of guitars with this stunning 1953 Gibson ES-125 . Known for its rich tones and timeless craftsmanship, this hollow-body guitar is equipped with a P-90 pickup and features a full-depth maple body with mahogany sides. The fingerboard and bridge are made from fine Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda), delivering that classic vintage tone
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Vintage 1953 Gibson ES-150 Archtop Guitar Project
OVERVIEW: This old guitar still as it was found, it has not been cleaned, and is still covered in a thick layer of dust. There are no longer any markings, not even on the neck block, but it is definitely a Gibson. Overall, it's pretty rough
AGE: Online info says trapezoid fingerboard inlays were introduced in 1950 on the Gibson ES-150 and this model was discontinued in 1956. The style of Kluson tuner suggests the guitar was built ... more

Vintage original 1953 Epiphone Century hollowbody electric.
Clean and all original example. Completely original with the exception of a repro pickguard
Made by the Epiphone company in New York, before they were purchased by Gibson
Original New York mini humbucker pickup sounds fantastic, super warm and punchy.
Neck is straight and plays well with a good action
Some honest signs of age and wear. Significant checking to the finish and the headstock, this is normal aging for... more

A vintage 1953 Supro Supreme 1400 Hawaiian lap steel guitar SN X20517. This has the " sparkling transparent third dimensional fingerboard " and the " glossy rich brown washable prismatic plastic finish; listed in the 1954 Supro catalog. It is in good condition and completely original with the early screw on amplifier coupling. One string is broken and there are scratches on the body and the rich ivory white plastic palm rest / hand rest / pick-up guard and knobs. This is sold as is since ... more

Up for sale, a 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent vintage archtop electric guitar in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This stunning New York-made Epiphone Emperor is an exquisite and elegant archtop both acoustically and plugged in, retaining its original trio of New York humbuckers
Featuring an arched spruce top and figured curly maple back and sides, the Zephyr Emperor was the top of the line model in Epiphone's vintage archtop ... more

Here's a remarkably fine example of a 1953 Gibson LG-1 in original Sunburst finish
One of the nicest examples we have ever had. Nice and clean and completely original
Plays and sounds fantastic. Neck is straight with a good low action.
Tone is warm and deep, great for recording
Comes with original soft case
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays $125 shipping in the USA, $150 to Hawaii or Alaska, $400 International, $450 to Australia
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Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage 1950's Gibson / Kluson "no-line" tuner set
Correct for your 1952-1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop
This is a very rare chance to snag a rare set of original 1950's Klusons This is a VERY clean set that has been professionally re-tipped with the best repro tuner tips in the world! The now impossible to find "Uncle Lou" tips!
All tuner casings are stamped PAT ... more

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage Gibson 1953 - 1954 Les Paul Standard Goldtop Wiring Harness
This killer early 50's Les Paul harness is fully original and ready to ROCK, a stunning example of an early 50's Les Paul harness with IRC (international resistance company) solid shaft 500k pots, "grey tiger" caps, a "no logo" Switchcraft switch with the original amber catalin tip included (appears to be glued onto the... more

1953 Fender Precision Bass, Attractive Butterscotch Blondefinish, Beautifully grained Ash body, Black Guard, Stunning example, Signed byTadeo Gomez TAD 2-6-53 in the neck pocket, Fantastic feeling neck, Fabulousinstrument, Both Covers, EC, Original Brown gig bag.
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Up for sale, a 1953 Fender Telecaster in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a tweed thermometer case. This early "Blackguard" Telecaster has been refinished in a vintage-accurate shade of nitro lacquer Butterscotch Blonde, featuring a combination of vintage and modern electronics and hardware. Perhaps most impactful to a certain group of players, this Tele was crafted with a more slender neck than most, measuring just a hair over 1 9 / 16" at the nut with a soft ... more

This 1953 Gibson L-5CN is one of just four shipped by Gibson that year. At the time this was the top of the line, most expensive 17-inch archtop made by Gibson, due to the cutaway and the necessity for the absolute best woods because of the natural finish. Speaking of the woods, notice the intensely flamed maple used for the back of this guitar. The top is fine grained spruce, the fretboard is ebony with block mother of pearl inlays, as is traditional for an L-5, and the neck is 3-ply flamed ... more

Vintage 1953 Gibson LG-1 Sunburst w / Original Case Player Grade This guitar sounds and plays great. The action is not horrible, very playable. Fon # y 4084 The original tuners but have been replaced with a set of kluson reissues. There's a few cracks that could probably used to be cleared. There is some finish wear and checking as you can see and would expect for a guitar of this age. Comes in the original Brown alligator chipboard case. The case is kind of roachy and beat up. Other than what ... more

Vintage 1953 Kay - Jimmy Reed Thin Line
This vintage Kay guitar from 1953 is a rare find for any guitar collector. With a beautiful blond maple body and a rosewood fretboard, this semi-hollow electric guitar has a professional performance level and a 6-string configuration. The guitar has 19 frets and is right-handed. The guitar is in excellent playing shape and has a thin line finish. It was made in Chicago, Ill United States and is a great addition to any collection. This Kay guitar is ... more

VINTAGE 1953 NATIONAL VALCO CHICAGO 51 TUBE AMPLIFIER - BLUE LABEL
This particular amplifier is all original, excellent condition and in perfect working condition. The original tweed is good with just a few wear spots, original speaker, original 2 prong plug, original leather handle, features the rare blue label National metal logo. It doesn't get better than this for a 70 year old tube amp! Nice tone, and a nice crunch when volume is at max. This would be a perfect addition to your tube ... more

1953 Gibson ES-140, ¾ size, Tobacco Sunburst, Full body depth, P-90pickup, Comfortable to play, Light weight, Easy to get around the fingerboardon this scale length, Shows some wear and tear, Non original soft case
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Vintage 1953 Valco Chicago 51 Combo Amp.

A small vintage combo amp that sounds huge.

Has a super warm, thick, crunchy over drive. Similar to an old tweed Fender amp.

Great for recording or for the living room. Don't miss it
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1953 Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Gold All Original! w / P-90's+OHSC

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Lovies Guitars is excited to offer up this 1953 Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar with a Gold Finish! In 1952, Gibson changed the world forever with the release of the Les Paul model. The very next year, this guitar was made and became a part of the legend of these iconic instruments. This guitar has the tone and playability you would expect from a Vintage ... more

1953 Fender Precision Bass In Butterscotch Blonde Finish
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Heavy Cosmetic Playwear Throughout
Body Partially Painted Black And Stripped As Shown
Extra Screw Holes Around Body Indicating a Previously Mounted Custom Pickguard
Older Re-Decal
Non-Original Pickguard
Original Cloth Wiring With One Changed Pot And Tone Capacitor
Original Pickup
Original Tuners And Bridge
Neck And Body Dated February 1953 And Signed By ... more

1953 Fender Deluxe 5B3 Wide Panel
This Amp Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Original Tweed Covering Shows Moderate Cosmetic Surface Wear Throughout
Replaced Output Transformer
Replaced Lower Back Panel And Handle
Upgraded 3-Prong Power Cord
Reissue Jensen 12" Speaker From 2010
Recently Serviced And Fully Functional With Some New Components As Shown
10-Watts
Available For Local Pickup In Our Shop
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Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage 1950's Gibson / Kluson "no-line" tuner set
Correct for your 1952-1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop
This is a very rare chance to snag a rare and FULLY original set of original 1950's Klusons This is a VERY clean set that is 100% stock.
Original tips are in amazing condition. No bends to any shafts. The casings are super clean and the gears are tight and ... more

Vintage 1953 Gibson Keystone Single Ring No Line Kluson Tuners==Set of (6) 3 x 3==As used on higher-end models such as the gold top Les Paul==Patent Pending==Good condition with some patina / rust, one shaft slightly bent, work smoothly==Included original screws==Ships worldwide==
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There are usage wear and some repairs which are pictured and reflected in the price of this great instrument. As is common with older Gibson lacquer finishes, stable cracks are visible.
With a hardshell case
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One owner got the McCartney pick ups that I??ve never heard play, As they are screwing cord? My old man??s guitar got a pass it on to somebody who would love it. 100% original the only time it??s ever been to a guitar shop was for an appraisal three years ago
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This Gibson ES-175D electric guitar is a highly sought-after model from 1953-54. I've checked the serial number with three stores specializing in vintage guitars, one said 1954 the other two said 1953. It's what we used to call a tobacco sunburst finish, has new flat wound strings. A jazz guitar owned by a jazz player A family heirloom not played since the mid 60's, . This guitar is perfect for any music enthusiast looking for a vintage and high-quality instrument
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Rosewood construction , nickel wheels, Normal light vintage wear , string grooves are excellent , No Cracks! Nice vintage bridge. Thanks for looking
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The Zephyr Deluxe Regent blonde was the Epiphone competitor to the Gibson L-5 CESN. This one comes fitted with the original NY Tone Spectrum single coil pickups (bridge rewound by Kent Armstrong). It also has the cloud fretboard inlays which is the original design used for the Epiphone Deluxe, in contrast to many Deluxe Regents from this era that have the Emperor split block inlays. The maple used for the body is nicely flamed, particularly on the top. The neck is 5-ply maple with a ... more

Early- to mid-1950s Kay K-22 jumbo flat top acoustic. Solid spruce top, with back and sides of laminated mahogany. Ladder braced. Bridge was totally mangled (brass bolts / nuts had started to pull up from excess tension) but replaced with an NOS Kay bridge from the same era. Slight and stable risen areas on the top behind the anchor bolts, but I contoured the new bridge over these for better fit. Very minor. I also enhanced the scarfed-up area of the top under the bridge for better glue hold. ... more

This vintage Gibson GA-20 tube guitar amp is a true gem for any musician. Made in the USA in the 1950s, it boasts a classic design and produces a powerful 20 watts of sound. The amp features a vacuum tube technology and has a single speaker, making it perfect for acoustic guitars, cigar box guitars, lap and pedal steel guitars, resonator guitars, acoustic electric guitars, bass guitars, and electric guitars

The Gibson GA-20 is a combo amp and has two channels. It is a part of the ... more

1953 Fender Telecaster Blackguard
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
All Parts Original Except As Noted Below:
Professional Body Refin In A Light Butterscotch Blonde Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish With Lacquer Checking

Neck Professionally Refinished With New Decal
We Believe The Neck To Have Been Partially Refretted Up To 5th Fret, Excellent Job
Original Pickups, Bridge Pickup Appears To Have Been Professionally Rewound
A Few Marks On The Front ... more

1953-1954 McIntosh Model A-116 Power Amplifiers
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Recently Completely Serviced Matched Pair With New Caps And They Work Perfectly
Predecessor To The MC-30
One Of The Best Kept Secrets In Vintage McIntosh Amps
Huge Soundstage And Excellent Low-End Response
30-Watts
The Pair Is Sold As-Is
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Up for sale, a 1953 Harmony H44 Stratotone in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This particular H44 has been finished in Ice Blue nitro lacquer over the top of the original Copper finish, retaining the original electronics and hardware
One of the most collectable models produced by Harmony and also one of the most influential in the history of early Rock n' Roll, the H44 model was played by the likes of Richie Valens and Carl Perkins, who also ... more

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Vintage Gibson 1953 - 1954 Les Paul Standard Goldtop Wiring Harness
This killer early 50's Les Paul harness is fully original and ready to ROCK, a stunning example of an early 50's Les Paul harness with IRC (international resistance company) solid shaft 500k pots, "grey tiger" caps, a "no logo" Switchcraft switch. Two of the pots have slight chips on the top of the shafts as pictured.... more

Vintage original circa 1953 Kay K-141 Stratotone in original Black finish!
Guitar plays great with a nice big fat old neck. It's straight and plays well all the way up and down
Original Dearmond pickup is warm and round with a classic vintage, organic tone. Great for everything from Jazz to Punk to Rock and everything in between
The pickguard has been modded for an output jack right out of the pickguard and there are some minor cracks in the pickguard as pictured
Comes with a... more

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Original Vintage Gibson 1950's Les Paul "Thin" Switch Nut
Correct for your vintage early 50's Les Paul Standard
Very rare, these thin profile nuts were used on the Les Paul Standard Goldtop in the early to mid 1950's, they switched to the skirted nuts sometime around 1957
Fantastic and in great shape
WE SHIP WORLDWIDE
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1953 Fender Telecaster signed by Seymour Duncan:* light weight ash body refinished in off white, has a small BEER BELLY contour added on back, some oversanding=body is a little over 1 inch thinner than usual, edges have been rounded off, neck date in neck pocket is incomplete, reads 3 / 5 only
* maple neck refinished, refretted, new nut, new bushings, tuner holes were drilled for larger shafts, headstock was sanded thinner (=check picture 10), small wood repair behind nut, neck was ... more

Gretsch Duo Jet original from 1953 Script Logo with original case and pickups As this one has the original plastic Melitta bridge broken, so I had 2 ebony replacement bridges made by a luthier to fit in the 2 posts: one for a plain G string and one for a round wound G string. The original broken and repaired plastic bridge is included in the sale, which testifies that this is an early 1953 Duojet. There is a "Melitta" floating bridge from the 50's included as well in the sale: but I preferred to... more

This stunning Gibson L4 Archtop, was made in America in the Kalamazoo factory, in 1953
It was bought in Liverpool in the 50's by a Guitarist who played in the House band of the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool in the 50's and 60's
I am now selling it for Tom English, the drummer from Maximo Park It has been restored by renowned Luthier Andrew Mills at Curvy Sounds in Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne .It needed a little work on the bottom binding which is now sorted, it has been well looked after ... more

1953 Oahu Ozark, white pearl body, made in Cleveland, Ohio, built in 1953 by Valco, as is.
White perloid-covered non-cutaway body with bolt on neck.
Single pickup mounted in the neckposition, the big 1-piece neck has a rosewood fretboard with dot-inlays and 19 frets in good condition.
Trapeze tailpiece and adjustable compensated bridge on wooden base, two controls mounted on the black pickguard for volume and tone, special adapter jack.
Great conditions, really fun to play, ... more

VINTAGE YACHT CLUB BANNER FLAG 1953
LOW STARTING PRICE
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1953 Fender Telecaster signed by Seymour Duncan:* light weight ash body refinished in off white, has a small BEER BELLY contour added on back, some oversanding=body is a little over 1 inch thinner than usual, edges have been rounded off, neck date in neck pocket is incomplete, reads 3 / 5 only
* maple neck refinished, refretted, new nut, new bushings, tuner holes were drilled for larger shafts, headstock was sanded thinner (=check picture 10), small wood repair behind nut, neck was ... more

1953 Epiphone Century Hollowbody Guitar is in nice condition and plays great Great low action and fantastic neckThere is a chip on the guitar headstock near high E tuner key please see pictures Coming with hard case.... more

Gibson Les Paul Goldtop 1953.
Georgeous Les Paul Goldtop from 1953. Refinished by String Surgeon, Wakefield in 1995. Serial no is correct but was restamped by String Surgeon, please see receipt
Pickup covers are original. Neck pickup is original, bridge pickup is from a mid fifties Gibson. Volume and tone knobs are original. Pots are 1960s CTS. One original cap and one 1950s original bumblebee. Original pickguard, strap buttons, capacitor with a missing leg are in guitar case, as is the ... more

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1953 Martin D-18 Acoustic.
Mah gany back and sides, spruce top.
Typical 50s V profile mah gany neck with a nice r sewood fingerboard.
The guitar has had a re-fret at some stage and the frets are in good condition overall
and show minimal to no sign of pitting and wear.
The fingerboard does show some pitting. R sewood bridge and bone saddle.
Single line Kluson deluxe tuners.
The guitar ... more

Hallo,
zum Verkauf steht hier eine Gibson Southern Jumbo Akustikgitarre von 1953 - made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Es handelt sich um eine Roundshoulder Dreadnought in der Farbe Sunburst - Mark Agnesi würde sagen der gepimpte Bruder der weltbekannten J45
Federleicht und eine superleichte Ansprache - sucht man vergeblich bei neuen Gitarren
Im Mai diesen Jahres wurden die Bünde via Plekmaschine abgerichtet und die Gitarre auf 11er Saiten eingestellt
Vor ein paar Jahren wurde... more

1953 Gibson J45 in excellent condition for its years with no cracks or repairs. This plays extremely well, it is light and resonant with a lovely tone. Gibson??s from this era are hard to beat! The smaller pick guard and FON stamp on the neck date this to 53??. Beautiful dark burst on the top with Brazilian rosewood fretboard and bridge. Original case included.
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